The Giver

Jonas’s world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community. When Jonas turns twelve, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Aug 14, 2015hyperashley

My review

Summary

I know I'm late jumping on this bandwagon but I finally got to read this amazing book! I had no idea what to expect from this book because some how I managed to stay away from all spoilers. How that happened I have no idea but it happened and I'm glad it did. This book blew my mind, everything about it was good. It really made me think about everything that everyone takes for granted in life and I like a book that makes me think.

Jonas is a young boy about to be twelve years old. In his life everything is the same and everything is supposed to be the same. He lives in a world with no pain or war but also a world with no music or color or love. While he is happy like everyone else, because it's all they know something in him begins to change. On the day the elders tell every twelve year old what jobs they are destined to have his life changes forever. For he was selected to become the next Receiver of memories. He starts to learn about things that his innocent mind didn't know existed and he wanted his world to change. Will he be able to make his community see how wrong they are living?

The entire concept of this book is great. I couldn't imagine living like that, in a world where everything is chosen for me sounds horrible. In some ways it would be easier because I wouldn't have to worry about making the wrong decision in situations but it would be so boring. A world without love is horrible! In this world no one is allowed to choose who they will marry, a spouse is chosen for them. What if they hate each other? Then what?

I did have some questions though. Were people not allowed to have sex? I mean, I know they are married but they can't have their own children, there are people for that so does that mean no one has sex. I don't want to give too much away for the few people that haven't read this yet so won't say any of my other questions.

I highly recommend this book to everyone! I think it is a must read! I am going out to buy the rest of the series soon.

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My name is Ashley. I spend most of my life in a hyper state (hence the name). I read, I write, I rant and whine. Enjoy this glimpse into my little world and no judgements please. Some of my reviews may include spoilers.